Horse Placement Program
Donate a StandyWhat can saq offer
Owners/Trainers?
- A second chance for your horses to find their niche in other disciplines aside from racing.
- The confidence of knowing that your horses have been placed in caring, non-commercial homes, with care, knowledge and support from the SAQ.
- Trainers will receive a quarterly report, with photos, and updates about the horses, in their new homes if requested.*
- Copies of vet check paperwork and Certificates, required by the SAQ if requested.
- Ongoing communication and support between the SAQ, Trainers, and SAQ members/Adopters.
- Option to receive the regularly published SAQ Newsletter.
* Some Conditions may apply
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PLEASE NOTE: the SAQ are accepting horses into the Horse Placement Program. If you have a horse that needs to find a new home please click the link to download the SAQ Horse Placement Program Horse to Rehome information pack.
How does the SAQ Horse Placement Program Work?
Will SAQ rehome my horse?
The SAQ is accepting Standardbred horses into the Rehoming Program.
This includes Standardbred horses retired/retiring from racing, currently in the rehoming program or who have already been placed through the program and need to find a new home.
How do I start the rehoming process?
Simply complete the Horse to Rehome application form and email or post it to us along with the required photos.
What happens next?
After the SAQ receives your completed form and all the relevant information about the horse, we will then create an on-line profile of the horse and promote it through social media and other means.
The SAQ will discuss the horse with prospective adopters and aim to match each horse with an adoptive owner.
Does My Horse Have to be broken to saddle?
The SAQ currently has members wanting to adopt a Standardbred right now. The horse does not need to be started under saddle prior to adoption, and the SAQ has contacts for members to forward their Standardbreds to, if they are not confident enough to start the horse under saddle themselves. However most SAQ members find that Standardbreds are so willing, sensible and trainable, that with a little common sense and patience, most have no trouble starting their own Standardbreds under saddle. The SAQ is always there for support and advice for members.
How long does it take to find a new home?
The length of time it takes to find new homes for horses can depend on many things. Younger, sound horses with a good, easy-going temperament are often snapped up quickly. However some horses may take longer to find a home. This can be for many reasons, including whether or not people are experiencing drought conditions.
What if I need the horse moved now?
In some circumstances, the SAQ may be able to offer temporary foster care for horses being donated to the SAQ rehoming program.